{"id":10224,"date":"2025-01-18T13:54:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T13:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/involvement.co.ke\/?p=10224"},"modified":"2025-01-18T13:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T13:54:42","slug":"kabogo-kagwe-and-kinyanjui-sworn-in-as-cabinet-secretaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invo.nyarango.me\/index.php\/2025\/01\/18\/kabogo-kagwe-and-kinyanjui-sworn-in-as-cabinet-secretaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Kabogo, Kagwe, and Kinyanjui Sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Joe Aura,\u00a0 aurajoe6@gmail.com\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three appointees assume office following National Assembly approval; reshuffle also impacts key Permanent Secretary positions.<\/p>\n

President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in of three new Cabinet Secretaries at State House, Nairobi, on Friday, January 17, 2025. The newly sworn-in CSs include William Kabogo, who takes over as the CS for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy; Mutahi Kagwe, appointed to Agriculture and Livestock Development; and Lee Kinyanjui, now heading Investments, Trade, and Industry.<\/p>\n

The ceremony follows thorough vetting by the National Assembly\u2019s Committee on Appointments on January 14, 2025, and subsequent approval by MPs. Speaker Moses Wetang\u2019ula, in announcing the Assembly’s decision, affirmed that the appointees met constitutional and statutory requirements, citing their strong academic credentials, professional experience, and knowledge of their respective portfolios.<\/p>\n

The Cabinet reshuffle sees William Kabogo succeeding Margaret Nyambura Ngung\u2019u, Mutahi Kagwe replacing Andrew Karanja, and Lee Kinyanjui taking over from Salim Mvurya. Notably, Mvurya has been reassigned to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, while Karanja was confirmed as Kenya\u2019s Ambassador to Brazil. Margaret Nyambura declined her appointment as Kenya\u2019s Ambassador to Ghana.<\/p>\n

Updated Permanent Secretary Lineup<\/p>\n

The reshuffle also prompted changes in key Permanent Secretary positions, with the updated roster now including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Musalia Mudavadi: Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen: Interior and National Administration<\/p>\n

\u2022 Salim Mvurya: Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports<\/p>\n

\u2022 Davis Chirchir: Roads and Transport<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hassan Ali Joho: Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Aden Duale: Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry<\/p>\n

\u2022 Alice Wahome: Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Alfred Mutua: Labour and Social Protection<\/p>\n

\u2022 Julius Migos Ogamba: Education<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rebecca Miano: Tourism and Wildlife<\/p>\n

\u2022 Roselinda Soipan Tuya: Defence<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya: Co-operatives and MSME Development<\/p>\n

\u2022 John Mbadi Ng\u2019ongo: National Treasury and Economic Planning<\/p>\n

\u2022 Eric Muriithi Muuga: Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Deborah Mulongo Barasa: Health<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lee Kinyanjui: Investments, Trade, and Industry<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mutahi Kagwe: Agriculture and Livestock Development<\/p>\n

\u2022 James Opiyo Wandayi: Energy and Petroleum<\/p>\n

\u2022 William Kabogo: Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy<\/p>\n

\u2022 Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi: Public Service and Human Capital Development<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mercy Kiiru Wanjau: Secretary to the Cabinet<\/p>\n

\u2022 Beatrice Asukul Moe: East Africa Community and Regional Affairs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dorcas Agik Oduor: Attorney General<\/p>\n

The Cabinet reshuffle reflects President Ruto’s efforts to align his administration with the country\u2019s priorities. Kenyans eagerly anticipate impactful leadership, particularly with former Governor William Kabogo taking the reins of ICT, Lee Kinyanjui championing trade and investment opportunities and Ex-health CS Mutahi Kagwe who left behind a blueprint for transformative health leadership in the country in a pandemic era where health challenges increasingly demand global solutions<\/p>\n

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